County

Rio Blanco County, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Colorado

👥6,410Population
💰$72,678Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$263,045Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic10.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,089 (27%)
Some College488 (12.1%)
Associates885 (21.9%)
Bachelors419 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,119 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College12.1%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,678 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$263,045 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$891/mo
Total Housing Units3,250
Vacant Units684

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Rio Blanco County, CO

Rio Blanco County is located in Colorado and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,410 residents. With a median age of 39, it is a middle-aged county.

Rio Blanco County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,678 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.

Housing in Rio Blanco County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $263,045 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $890. Homeownership rates are high at 77.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Rio Blanco County are primarily White (83.17%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Rio Blanco County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Rio Blanco County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81641 Meeker 3,578 $70,459 $313,500 $983 1.9% 43.1%
81648 Rangely 2,832 $75,482 $199,300 $774 7.1% 31.9%